Yes, there are still 8-bit products out there – more
than 275 on our chart!
BY GREGG PEARLMAN, ANTIC ASSISTANT EDITOR
Antic's Seventh Annual Shoppers Guide to products for the 8-bit Atari computers is a little bit different from the guides we've done previously. This year we put together a chart that attempts to briefly describe every 8-bit software and hardware product available in the market during the 1988 holiday season.
We can't guarantee that the chart is 100% complete. But that's what Antic was striving for and we think we came pretty close – maybe as much as 95% of the original standalone products. (We did not attempt to list every add-on or variation for the main products.) If any significant omissions are discovered, Antic will publish a mid-year update chart this spring.
According to the 1988 Antic Reader Survey, finding good software is the biggest concern of most 8-bit users. We didn't think anybody really knows how much 8-bit software is still available out there. Certainly the editors of this magazine didn't know. So for the new Shoppers Guide, we decided to try finding out. . .
A happy coincidence helped Antic with the formidable task of surveying all independent products for the 8-bit Atari. Charles Cherry had just rejoined Antic Software to expand the 8-bit catalog product line. His first task was to contact all past 8-bit publishers to discover what discontinued high-quality commercial software might be available for reissue. Cherry's in-depth field research saved Antic editors weeks of work in finding information for the chart.
You can read more about the revived 8-bit Antic Arcade catalog elsewhere in this issue. And when you see products on the chart marked with an asterisk * – it means they are already
available from the catalog!
USING THE CHART
The Shoppers Guide Chart is arranged in major product categories. Similar to our past guides. Within each category, products are listed alphabetically by title. Complete addresses and phone numbers for the makers of each product are listed alphabetically in a separate directory, following the main chart.Unless otherwise stated, the charted products should run on all Atari 8-bit computers with at least 48K memory. Other usual requirements are a joystick and color TV (or composite color video monitor, or monochrome monitor).
Although it was sad to find that some of the best 8-bit products from the past are currently out-of-print, we came across many pleasant surprises while preparing the Antic chart. For example, some 20 SSI role playing strategy games are still distributed by Electronic Arts.
With more than 275 listed products available right now, all 8-bit users should be able to find something that satisfies their needs. And with the Antic Arcade 8-bit catalog back in high gear, look for much more on the way.
| FA-ST Hard Disk | $699 | ICD | Powerful and dependable 20Mb data storage. It really is fast, too |
| Fastchip | $19.95 | NEWELL | Speed up floating point routines 300% |
| Function Key Kit | $14.95 | INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS | Gives XL/XE models the F1-F4 keys found on the 1200XL |
| ICX-85 Keypad | $44.95 | INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS | Enhanced 10-key number pad |
| MFM Hard Drive Kit | $289.95 | ICD | MFM controller for 5 1/4 inch, 8-bit hard disk |
| MPP-1150 Interface | $59.95 | SUPRA | Dependable connection between standard printers or modems |
| Microprint printer interface | $49.95 | SUPRA | Hook up your Atari to standard printers |
| Modem Mouth | $19.95 | INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS | Add an external speaker to your modem |
| Multi I/O (256K) | $239.95 | ICD | Turn your XL/XE into a multi-function workstation rivaling the ST in power |
| Multi I/0 (1Mb) | $469.95 | ICD | Four times the memory as the regular model above |
| Omniview XL/XE | $39.95 | NEWELL | Gives you 80 readable columns onscreen |
| Omniview 256 | $39.95 | NEWELL | 80 Columns for 256KXL upgrade |
| OSNXL OS chip | $49.95 | NEWELL | Versatile operating system chip |
| PowerManager * | $24.95 | TERRIFIC | Control your household appliances automatcally using widely available X-10 modules |
| P:R: Connection | $89.95 | ICD | Popular replacement for the Atari 850 interface |
| Printer Connection | $59.95 | ICD | P:R: Connection's little brother |
| RAMbo XL | $39.95 | ICD | Turn your XL into a 256K monster |
| RAMrod | $79.95 | NEWELL | Operating system board that accepts standard OS ROMS |
| RAMrod XL | $79.95 | NEWELL | Allows three different operating systems |
| RLL Hard Drive Kit | $339.95 | ICD | RLL controller for 5 1/4-inch, 8-bit hard disk |
| SIO Port Box | $24.95 | INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS | Eliminate the "dead-end peripheral" problem |
| S10 Switch Box | $34.95 | INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS | Hook up two computers to one drive setup – or vice versa |
| 1050 Controller | $21.95 | INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS | Gives your 1050 write-on/off and normal modes |
| 20 Meg Hard Drive | $699 | SUPRA | Proven dependable performer for the 8-bit |
| 256KXLLM | $39.95 | NEWELL | 256K RAM upgrade |
| Ultra-Speed Plus Chip | $69.95 | CSS | Three operating systems in one |
| US Doubler with SpartaDOS | $69.95 | ICD | High-speed disk I/O, true double density |
| XEP-80 * | $79.95 | ATARl | The box that brings 80 columns of crisp text and graphics to your screen |
| Parrot II | $59.95 | ALPHA | Hardware/software sound digitizer |
| Pre-Recorded Parrot Sounds | $4.95 | ALPHA | Digitized sound files for Parrot II |
| Voice Master Jr. | $49.95 | COVOX | Powerful sound digitizer includes Escape from Planet X game |
| Animation Station | $89.99 | SUNCOM | KoalaPad-like graphics tablet with software |
| Blazing Paddles | $34.95 | BAUDVILLE | Powerful drawing/painting software |
| ComputerEyes | $129.95 | DIGITAL VISION | Hardware/software video image digitizer |
| Desktop Performance Studio | $49.95 | VIRTUSONICS | Unique concept blends music, animation and art |
| Graphics Transformer | $22.95 | ALPHA | Combine and merge pictures from different paint programs |
| Video Title Shop | $29.95 | DATAMOST | Creates animated titles for video tapes. Optional $19.95 Graphics Companion |
| ACLS Protocols | $29 | MAD SCIENTIST | Medical simulation software |
| Addition and Subtraction | $29.95 | MINDSCAPE | Help with math |
| Astro-Grover | $9.99 | HI-TECH | Colorful preschool software in Sesame Street series |
| Big Bird's Special Delivery | $9.99 | HI-TECH | Preschool Sesame Street software |
| Biology | $19.95 | AEC | Biology tutor |
| Blood Gases | $24 | MAD SCIENTIST | Medical simulation software in Cardiac Arrest! series |
| CAMP | $19.95 | XLENT | Computer Assisted Math Program help |
| Cardiac Arrest! | $69.95 | MAD SCIENTIST | Find out how well you can run a simulated emergency room |
| Cardioquiz | $19 | MAD SCIENTIST | Medical quiz in Cardiac Arrest! series |
| Decimals: Addition and Subtraction | $29.95 | MINDSCAPE | Math drill help. Multiplication and Division disk is also $29.95 |
| EKG Teaching | $29 | MAD SCIENTIST | Medical simulation software in Cardiac Arrest! series |
| Ernie's Big Splash | $9.99 | HI-TECH | Preschool software in Sesame Street series |
| Ernie's Magic Shapes | $9.99 | HI-TECH | Preschool software in Sesame Street series |
| Foreign language Curriculum | $59.95 | AEC | Foreign language skills tutor |
| Fractions: Addition and Subtraction | $29.95 | MIDSCAPE | Multiplication and Division disk is also $29.95 |
| French | $19.95 | AEC | French language skills tutor |
| Geography Facts Curriculum | $49.95 | AEC | Geography tutor |
| Grammer | $19.95 | AEC | Brush up on grammer skills |
| Grover's Animal Adventures | $9.99 | HI-TECH | Sesame Street preschool oftware |
| History Facts Curriculum | $49.95 | AEC | On-disk history teacher |
| French | $19.95 | AEC | French language skills tutor |
| Geography Facts Curriculum | $49.95 | AEC | Geography tutor |
| Grammar | $19.95 | AEC | Brush up on grammar skills |
| Grover's Animal Adventures | $9.99 | HI-TECH | Sesame Street preschool software |
| History Facts Curriculum | $49.95 | AEC | On-disk history teacher |
| Learn to Read Curriculum | $39.95 | AEC | Reading program |
| Linkword Languages | $24.95 | ARTWORX | Vocabulary memorization series available in German, Italian, Spanish |
| Mastertype Filer | $29.95 | MINDSCAPE | Typing tutor |
| Math Blaster | $49.95 | DAVIDSON | Math tutor with arcade atmosphere |
| MonkeyMath | $19.95 | ARTWORX | Help with math |
| MonkeyNews | $19.95 | ARTWORX | Early educational software |
| Multiplication and Division | $29.95 | MINDSCAPE | Help with math |
| New Improved Mastertype | $39.95 | MINDSCAPE | Arcade-like typing tutor |
| Pals Around Town | $9.99 | HI-TECH | Early educational software |
| Pie Builder | $29.95 | WEEKLY READER | Learn to draw onscreen |
| Quizmaster Construction Set | $11.50 | EZUSE | Create any kind of multiple choice quiz |
| Reading Fundamentals Curriculum | $99.95 | AEC | On-disk reading program |
| Science 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 | $19.95 each | AEC | Science tutors for various grades |
| Science Facts Curriculum | $89.95 | AEC | Science help for students and teachers |
| Sesame Street Print Kit | $14.99 | HI-TECH | Flashy page design software disguised as a kid's program |
| Spanish | $19.95 | AEC | Spanish language skills tutor |
| Spell It | $49.95 | DAVIDSON | Spelling tutor |
| Spelling Curriculum | $39.95 | AEC | Spelling program for students and teachers |
| Spelling Curriculum | $49.95 | AEC | Spelling program for students and teachers |
| Stickybear ABC | $19.95 | WEEKLY READER | Beautiful aniniated pictures teach the alphabet to kids Ages 3-6 |
| Stickybear Basket-Bounce | $19.95 | WEEKLY READER | Rack up points by catching falling objects. Fun for all family |
| Stickybear Bop | $19.95 | WEEKLY READER | Family fun. Rack up points by bopping things |
| Stickybear Numbers | $l9.95 | WEEKLY READER | Animated counting game for ages 3-6 |
| Stickybear Opposites | $19.95 | WEEKLY READER | Big colorful animations introduce reasoning skills, ages 3-6 |
| Stickybear Shapes | $19.95 | WEEKLY READER | Learn circles, rectangles, etc. and win an animation. Ages 3-6 |
| Typing Tutor/Word Invaders | $24.95 disk | ACADEMY | Arcade-like typing teacher |
| U.S. Geography | $19.95 | AEC | Build up your knowledge of geography |
| U.S. Government | $19.95 | AEC | Know how your country works |
| U.S. History | $19.95 | AEC | Know what happened, and when |
| USA Construction Set | $11.50 | EZUSE | Clever, thorough geography questioner |
| Vocabulary | $19.95 | AEC | Everything you want to know about each state, in quiz form |
| Word Attack | $49.95 | DAVIDSON | Vocabulary builder |
| Word Skills Curriculum | $49.95 | AEC | Vocabulary builder |
| World Geography | $19.95 | AEC | Geography drill program |
| World History | $19.95 | AEC | History drill program |
| BBS Express! | $39.95 | ORION | Popular 8-bit bulletin board program |
| BBS Express! Professional | $49.95 | ORION | Excellent upgrade, needs a hard disk and SpartaDOS |
| Express! | $39.95 | ORION | Top 8-bit telecommunications program |
| ACTION! | $79.95 | ICD | 50 to 200 times faster than BASIC |
| ACTION! RunTime Package | $29.95 | ICD | Make ACTION! programs that run without the cartridge |
| Adyan BASIC * | $29.95 | ADVAN | High-powered compiled BASIC language |
| BASIC Turbocharger | $24.95 | ALPHA | Book/disk of machine language routines for BASIC |
| BASIC XE | $79.95 | ICD | Uses the extra memory in your l30XE |
| BASIC XL | $59.95 | ICD | IF. . ELSE, RENUMber commands and more. $29.95 ToolKit includes RunTime Package |
| Diamond OS | $29.95 | USA MEDIA | ST-like desktop operating environment |
| Diskwiz | $29.95 | ALLEN | Top-class sector editor–an old favorite |
| DISKIO | $32.95 | CLEARSTAR | Top-class sector editor–a new favorite |
| GOE Desktop | $59.95 | TOTAL CONTROL | ST-like desktop operating system on cartridge |
| HardBack! | $39.95 | ORION | Back up your hard disk fast |
| Kyan Pascal | $69.95 | KYAN | Solid 8-bit Pascal language implementation |
| Lightspeed C | $39.95 | CLEARSTAR | Hot new 8-bit C language implementation |
| Lightspeed Windows | $24.95 | CLEARSTAR | Windowing utility for Lightspeed C |
| MAC/65 | $79.95 | ICD | Super-fast machine language assembler |
| MAC/65 ToolKit | $29.95 | ICD | Save hours of work with add-on macros |
| MYDOS | $29.95 | NEWELL | Operating system has the serious user in mind |
| R-Time 8 | $69.95 | ICD | Clock cartridge used with SpartaDOS |
| RAM-Aid | $15.95 | INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS | Coldstart switch for memory-upgraded computers |
| SBM | $99.95 | NEWELL | Inventory control/point-of-sale program. SBM 130 is XE version, also $99.95 |
| Scanalyzer | $29.95 | ALPHA | Single-pass sector copier |
| Screen Design * | $24.95 | ADVAN | Paint program for Advan BASIC |
| SCXM sector copier | $17.95 | NEWELL | For 256KXL upgrade |
| SD/DD sector copier | $17.95 | NEWELL | Make up to 153 copies and read the source disk just once |
| SpartaDOS Construction Set | $39.95 | ICD | Operating system that's the favorite of memory upgraders and hard disk owners |
| SpartaDOS ToolKit | $39.95 | ICD | SpartaDOS utility package |
| SpartaDOS X | $79.95 | ICD | SpartaDOS on a cartridge leaves you more memory |
| SuperDOS * | $20 | TECHNICAL SUPPORT | Easy, powerful DOS 2.5 variation |
| Ultra Menu/DOS | $29.95 | CSS | Convert single density to double, etc. |
| AwardWare | $14.99 | HITECH | Print awards, certificates |
| Billboard | Shareware | SHEPHERD | B-I-G printouts |
| CardWare | $9.99 | HI-TECH | Nifty card-printing software |
| Daisy-Dot II | $10 | ROY GOLDMAN | Fancy fonts and graphics for your dot matrix printer |
| Icon Disk | $19.95 | XLENT | For Typesetter and Rubber Stamp |
| Magniprint II+ | $24.95 | ALPHA | Print in all Graphics modes |
| Megafont II+ | $24.95 | XLENT | All-around printing utility |
| Newsroom | $49.95 | SPRINGBOARD | 8-bit desktop publishing software |
| News Station | $29.95 | REEVE | 8-bit desktop publishing software |
| News Station Companion | $29.95 | REEVE | Images for Reeve News Station |
| Page Designer | $29.95 | XLENT | 8-bit desktop publishing software |
| PartyWare | $14.99 | HI-TECH | Print invitations and more |
| Picture Disk | $19.95 | XLENT | For Typesetter and Rubber Stamp |
| Print Shop | $24.95 | BRODERBUND | Still the number one printing program |
| Print Shop Companion | $34.95 | BRODERBUND | More tools for Print Shop |
| Print Shop Fonts & Borders l-5 * | $14.95 each | NO FRILLS | Series of original designs for Print Shop |
| Print Shop Interface | $29.95 | XLENT | Convert images between P.S. and XLENT's print programs |
| PrintPower | $14.99 | HI-TECH | Easy page design like Print Shop |
| Printwlz | $29.95 | ALLEN | Powerful and versatile printing utility |
| Publishing Pro | $39.95 | REEVE | Desktop publishing software |
| Qulk-Pix | $29.95 | WHITE LION | Converts Print Shop icons for use in AtariWriter Plus files |
| Quik-Pix PC | $29.95 | WHITE LION | Converts Print Shop icons for PaperCup files |
| Rubber Stamp | $29.95 | XLENT | Puts graphics and text on the same page |
| Rubber Stamp Graphics Library | $29.95 | WHITE LION | Visual images for XLEnt's Rubber Stamp |
| Schematic Designer | $24.95 | ALPHA | Create the electronic gadgets of your dreams |
| Super 3-D Plotter II * | $29.95 | ELFIN MAGIC | Outstanding solid modeler drawing tool |
| Typesetter | $34.95 | XLENT | Full-featured page designer software |
| Typesetter Graphics Library | $26.95 | WHITE LION | Graphics for XLEnt's Typesetter |
| Video Juke Box | $10 | SHEPHERD | Flashy screen displays using Print Shop graphics |
| First XLEnt Word Processor | $29.95 | XLENT | One of the best available today |
| Letter Perfect | $49.95 | UK | Still a good tool |
| Richman's 80-Column Word Processor | $39.95 | CSS | All-software 80-column program |
| TurboWord 80 * | $49.95 | MICROMISER | 80-column word processor compatilble with Turbobase |
| Celebrity Cookbook | $29.99 | USA MEDIA | Recipes and diets of famous people |
| TurboBase * | $159.95 | MICROMISER | PC-Quality business database |
| TurboBase 80 * | $179.95 | MICROMISER | High-powered 80-column database for business |
| Circuit Database | $12.95 | ELFIN MAGIC | Fine 8-bit database |
| Data Perfect | $79.95 | UK | Old favoilte 8-bit's best database |
| Elite Personal Accountant | $39.95 | CLEARSTAR | Home finance manager |
| InSyst | $34.95 | SOSOFT | Personal accounting software |
| Loan Department | $69.95 | UK | Play "What if" with loan possibilities |
| Maillist | $19.95 | ARTWORX | Mailing list software |
| Megafiler | $19.95 | XLENT | Database/mailing list software |
| Miles Payroll System | $99.95 | MILES | Small business payroll program |
| CZ Librarian * | $39.95 | HYBRID ARTS | Patch filer for Casio CZ keyboards |
| DX Editor | $59.50 | HYBRID ARTS | Shape sounds for Yamaha DX keyboards |
| DX Librarian * | $59.95 | HYBRID ARTS | Save patches for Yamaha DX keyboards |
| Genpatch | $74.50 | HYBRID ARTS | Versatile patch editor |
| Guitar Wizard | $29.95 | BAUDVILLE | Learn to play the guitar, find chords fast |
| MidiTrack II * | $174 | HYBRID ARTS | Hardware/software system makes your XL a MIDI recording studio |
| MidiTrack III * | $187 | HYBRID ARTS | 128K version of the above, for 130XE only |
| Mirage Editor (130 only) | $93.50 | HYBRID ARTS | Shape sounds for Ensoniq synthesizers |
| Music Construction Set | $14.95 | ELECTRONIC ARTS | Well-known music creator, uses standard notation |
| Alternate Reality: City | $29.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Vast-scale graphic adventure |
| Alternate Reality: Dungeon | $29.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Colorful sequel to Alternate Reality |
| Autoduel | $39.95 | BRODERBUND | Road Warrior time, and you're the good guy |
| Battle of Antietam | $49.95 | SSI (EA) | Re-create this classic Civil War battle |
| Beach-Head I and II | $14.95 | ACCESS | Smash the Mad leader's fortress |
| Beach Landing | $29.95 | WEEKLY READER | Strategy arcade game based on D-Day |
| Bismarck | $29.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Sink the impregnable German warship |
| Bop 'N Wrestle | $29.95 | MINDSCAPE | Pro Wrestling at its flashiest |
| BoulderDash Construction Kit | $19.95 | EPYX | Create new screens for the classic game |
| Bridge 5.0 | $29.95 | ARTWORX | Learn to play bridge |
| Bruce Lee | $9.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Classic hand-to-hand combat simulator |
| Classy Chassy | $9.95 | CLEARSTAR | Hot pinball game simulation |
| Clear for Action | $30 | AVALON HILL | Design your own sea battles |
| Combat Chess | $25 | AVALON HILL | Chess with a twist |
| Compubridge | $19.95 | ARTWORX | Learn the ins and outs of bridge |
| Computer Ambush | $59.95 | SSI (EA) | Man-to-man Squad combat in WWII Europe |
| Computer Quarterback | $14.95 | SSI (EA) | Football simulation challenges |
| Conan | $9.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Hack and slash with the famed barbarian brute |
| Cross Town Crazy 8 | $19.95 | XLENT | Play Crazy Eights cardgame via modem |
| Crosscheck | $9.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | A different kind of computer crossword |
| Crossword Magic | $29.95 | MINDSCAPE | You don't need a newspaper for this one |
| Cycle Knight | $19.95 | ARTWORX | Medieval biker arcade game |
| Eternal Dagger | $39.95 | SSI (EA) | Fantasy quest role-playing |
| F-15 Strike Eagle | $29.95 | MICROPROSE | Hot jet aircraft combat simulator |
| Fat City | $29.95 | WEEKLY READER | You're a construction worker on the lookout for rats |
| Field of Fire | $19.95 | SSI (EA) | Historic infantry battles of WWII |
| Flight Simulator II | $49.95 | SUBLOGIC | You can really learn how to fly with your 8-bit |
| Gauntlet | $34.95 | MINDSCAPE | Barbarian A-Team fights monsters galore |
| Gauntlet: Deeper Dungeons | $29.95 | MINDSCAPE | More of the above, with even tougher opponents |
| Gemstone Warrior | $14.95 | SSI (EA) | Fantasy quest in the netherworld |
| Gettysburg | $59.95 | SSI (EA) | Civil War turning-point battle re-created |
| Guderian | $30 | AVALON HILL | Do battle with the famous Nazi general |
| Gulf Strike | $30 | AVALON HILL | Land, air and sea combat in the Persian Gulf |
| Hunt for Red October | $39.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Based on the best-selling submarine novel |
| Infiltrator | $29.95 | MINDSCAPE | Pilot a powerful plane against dictators |
| Kampfgruppe | $59.95 | SSI (EA) | Strategy wargame on the Russian Front |
| Karateka | $14.95 | BRODERBUND | Fast-moving karate arcade game |
| Knights of the Desert | $19.95 | SSI (FA) | Rommel's army vs. Britain |
| Leader Board | $29.95 | ACCESS | Play golf with color and style |
| Lode Runner | $14.95 | BRODERBUND | The granddaddy of all chase games |
| Lords of Conquest | $14.95 | ELECTRONIC ARTS | Take over the world in the computer equivalent of Risk! |
| Maxwell Manor | $25 | AVALON HILL | Haunted house mystery areade game |
| Mech Brigade | $59.95 | SSI (EA) | What happens if NATO takes on the Soviet bloc in the 1990s |
| Mercenary: Escape from Targ | $9.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | 3-D graphics as you work your way off a strange planet |
| Mercenary: Second City | $4.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Supplementary disk with more Mercenary challenges |
| Micro league Baseball | $39.95 | MICRO LEAGUE | Statistically based simulation with 25 terrific teams |
| Mindshadow * | $17.95 | INFOCOM | Classic text adventure game |
| Miniature Golf Plus | $19.95 | XLENT | Build your own courses, add your own hazards |
| Mission on Thunderhead | $25 | AVALON HILL | Intergalactic scavenger hunt |
| Moonmist * | $17.95 | INFOCOM | Text adventure game in a haunted castle |
| Neverending Story | $9.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Graphic fantasy realm of the bestselling book and movie |
| Panzer Grenadler | $19.95 | SSI (EA) | Hitler's elite tanks on the Eastern Front |
| Party Quiz | $29.95 | SUNCOM | Best of the trivia quiz games for 8-bit |
| Phantasie | $39.95 | SSI (EA) | Role-playing adventure classic |
| Phantasie II | $39.95 | SSI (EA) | Back to the lair of the Dark Lords in this sequel |
| Pinball Construction Set | $14.95 | ELECTRONIC ARTS | Build your own pinball machine |
| Racing Destruction Set | $14.95 | ELECTRONIC ARTS | Build your own speedways and crash your own cars |
| Rebel Charge | $49.95 | SSI (EA) | Civil War action at Chickamauga |
| Run For It | $29.95 | WEEKLY READER | Help Orbit the Robot flee from the bad guys |
| Seastalker * | $17.95 | INFOCOM | Text adventure game with underwater treasure |
| Seven Cities of Gold | $14.95 | ELECTRONIC ARTS | Conquer Latin America for the Spaniards |
| Shiloh | $39.95 | SSI (EA) | Re-fight General Grant's debut |
| Silent Service | $29.95 | MICROPROSE | Excellent WWII submarine simulation |
| Software Golden Oldies | $14.95 | ELECTRONIC ARTS | Four classic games, including Eliza and Pong |
| Sons of Liberty | $39.95 | SSI (EA) | Strategy wargame of the American Revolution |
| Spitfire 40 | $35 | AVALON HILL | Take to the air against the Nazis in the Battle of Britain |
| Spy vs. Spy | $19.95 | EPYX | Those nutty agents from Mad Magazine invade your 8-bit |
| Strip Poker | $29.95 | ARTWORX | Lovely ladies play a tough game |
| Strip Poker Data Disks 1, 2, 3 | $19.95 each | ARTWORX | More lovely ladies play a tougher game |
| Summer Games | $19.95 | EPYX | Enter the olympics on your Atari |
| Super BoulderDash | $14.95 | ELECTRONIC ARTS | The classic arcade game revamped |
| Super Huey | $12.95 | COSMI | Helicopter simulation challenge |
| Temple of Apshai | $19.95 | EPYX | Early graphics adventure game |
| Theatre Europe | $9.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Drop bombs over occupied territory in WWII |
| Triple Pack | $19.95 | ACCESS | Beach-Head I/II; Raid Over Moscow |
| Trivia Mania | $19.95 | XLENT | Mind-boggling trivia game |
| 221-B Baker Street | $19.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Computer version of the Sherlock Holmes board game |
| Ultima III | $39.95 | BRODERBUND | Lord Britain's graphic adventure series |
| Ultima IV | $59.95 | BRODERBUND | Another step forward in this adventure series |
| USAAF | $59.95 | SSI (EA) | Daylight bombing across Europe |
| Video Vegas | $29.95 | BAUDVILLE | Gamble for free |
| War in Russia | $79.95 | SSI (EA) | Monumental WWII simulation |
| Wargame Construction Set | $14.95 | SSI (EA) | Create your Own strategy simulations |
| Wishbringer* | $17.95 | INFOCOM | Magic is your weapon in this popular text adventure |
| Wizard's Crown | $39.95 | SSI (EA) | Guide 8 fantasy adventurers to the treasures |
| Zorro | $9.95 | DATASOFT (EA) | Acrobatic sword-fighter in hot graphics screens |
Sources for 8-Bit Atari Products
Over 65 manufacturers and publishers
Following are the addresses and phone numbers of the manufacturers (in alphabetical order) of the over 275 available 8-bit Atari products listed in Antic's Seventh Annual Shoppers Guide. Generally these manufacturers are willing to ship you any of their products which you cannot conveniently obtain from a local retailer, or from a mail-order supplier who advertises in Antic.
Often, shipping charges or sales tax must be added to the cost of your order. So it is best to check with a manufacturer for the latest total price – either by phone or by mail – before you send any payment (by check, money order, or credit card number). Companies providing toll-free 800 phone numbers tend to prefer that these toll-free lines be used for credit card purchases, not simply for questions about the products.
ACADEMY SOFTWARE, P.0. Box 6277, San Rafael, CA 94903. (415) 499-0850.
ACCESS SOFTWARE, 545 West 500 South, Bountiful, UT 84010. (801) 298-9077, (800) 824-2549.
ADVAN LANGUAGE DESIGNS, P.0. Box 159, Baldwin, KS 66006. (913) 594-3420.
(AEC) AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER, 7506 N. Broadway, Suite 505, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. (405) 840-6031, (800) 222-2811.
ALLEN MACROWARE, P0. Box 2205, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. (213) 376-4105.
ALPHA SYSTEMS, 1012 Skyland Drive, Macedonia, OH 44506. (216) 467-5665.
ARTWORX SOPTWARE, 1844 Penfield Road, Penfield, NY 14526. (716) 385-6120, (800) 828-6573.
ATARI CORP., 1196 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. (408) 745-2000.
AVALON HILL, 4517 Hartford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214. (301) 254-5300, (800) 638-9292.
BAUDVILLE, 5380 52nd Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. (616) 698-0888.
BRODERBUND SOFTWARE, 17 Paul Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. (415) 492-3200, (800) 527-6263.
CLEARSTAR SOFTECHNOLOGIES/OMEGASOFT, P0. Box 139, Harrells, NC 28444. (919) 532-2359.
COSMI, 431 N. Figueroa Street, Wilmington, CA 90744. (213) 835-9687, (800) 654-8829 in CA, (800) 834-0537 outside CA.
COVOX, INC., 675-D Conger Street, Eugene, OR 97402. (503) 342-1271.
(CSS) COMPUTER SOFTWARE SERVICES, P0. Box 17660, Rochester, NY 14617. (716) 467-9326.
DATASOFT/Intellicreations (See Electronic Arts)
DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES, 3135 Kashiwa Street, Torrancel CA 90505. (213) 534-4070, (800) 516-6141.
DEL COM SERVICES, 803 Eisenhower Drive, Augusta, GA 30904. (404) 738-2139.
DIGITAL VISION, 66 Eastern Avenue, Dedham MA 02026. (617) 329-5400, (800) 346-0090.
ELECTRONIC ARTS, 1820 Gateway Drive, San Mateo, CA 94404. (415) 571-7171. (Distributors of Datasoft, Intellicreations, SSI, etc.)
ELFIN MAGIC, 23 Brook Place, East Islip, NY 11730. (516) 581-7657.
EPYX, 600 Galveston Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063. (415) 366-0606.
EZUSE SOFTWARE, 4732 Knollpark Circle, Antioch, CA 94509. (415) 842-4669.
HI-TECH EXPRESSIONS, 1700 N.W. 65th Ave., Suite 9, Plantation, FL 33313. (305) 584-6386.
HYBRID ARTS, 11920 W Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064. (213) 826-3777.
ICD, INC., 1220 Rock Street, Rockford IL, 61101. (815) 968-2228.
INFOCOM (See Mediagenic)
INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS, 31172 Shawn Drive Warren MI 48093. (313) 293-0730.
KYAN SOFTWARE, 1850 Union Street, #183, San Francisco, CA 94123. (415) 626-2080.
LJK, INC., 1351 Yves Drive, Manchester, MO 63011. (314) 527-6909.
LOGIC ONE, P.O. Box 18123, Cleveland, OH 44118.
MAD SCIENTIST SOFTWARE, 206 North 820 West, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062. (801) 785-3028.
MASTERTRONIC, 711 W. 17th Street, Unit G9, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. (714) 631-1001.
MEAD MICRO WARE, 10 Bonito Place, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
MEDIAGENIC (formerly Activision), 3885 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025. (415) 329-0800. (Distributors of Infocom, etc.)
MICRO LEAGUE SPORTS ASSOC., 2201 Drummond Plaza, Newark, DE 19711. (302) 368-9990.
MICROMISER, 1635-A Holden Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809. (407) 857-6014.
MICROPOSE, 180 Lakefront Drive Hunt Valley, MD 21030. (301) 771-1151.
ILES COMPUTING INC., 7741 Maa Avenue, Suite 2, Canoga Park, CA 91304. (818) 994-6280.
MINDSCAPE, 3444 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. (312) 480-7667, (800) 221-9884.
MINERVA RESEARCH LTD., Suite 3A, 323 Windermere Place, Victoria, BC V85 3J4. (604) 721-2205
MONOGRAM SOFTWARE, 531 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501. (213) 533-5120.
NEWELL INDUSTRIES, 1213 Devonshire, Wylie, TX 75098. (214) 442-6612.
NO FRILLS SOFTWARE, 800 East 23rd Street, Kearney, NE 68847. (308) 234-6250.
OMNITREND SOFTWARE, P0. Box 733, West Simsbury, CT 06092. (203) 658-6917.
ORION MICROSYSTEMS, 2211 Planter's Row Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112. (804) 794-9437.
RAINBIRD, 3885 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025. (415) 322-0900.
REEVE SOFTWARE, 29W150 Old Farm Lane, Warrenville, IL 60555. (312) 393-2317.
ROY GOLDMAN SHAREWARE, 2440 South Jasmine, Denver, CO 80222. (303) 756-6678.
SCHOLASTIC SOFTWARE, 730 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. (800) 325-6149.
SHEPHERD SOFTWARE, 1215 West Jackson, Spearfish, SD 57783. (605) 642-7509.
SOSOFT SOFTWARE, 2513E Sylvester Road, Albany, GA 31705. (912) 888-0821.
SPRINGBOARD SOFTWARE, 7808 Creekridge Circle, Minneapolis, MN 55435. (612) 944-3915.
(SSI) STRATEGIC SIMULATIONS INC. (See Electronic Arts.)
STARDUST SOFTWARE, P0. Box 33192, Indianapolis, IN 46203. (317) 788-7403.
SUBLOGIC CORP, 713 Edgebrook Drive, Champaign, IL 61820. (217) 359-8482.
SUNCOM, 290 Palatine, Wheeling, IL 60090. (312)459-8000.
SUPRA CORP, 1133 Commercial Way, Albany, OR 97321. (503) 967-9075.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT, 205 Peoria Street, Daly City, CA 94014.
TERRIFIC CORP, 17 St. Mary's Court, Broollline, MA 02146. (617) 232-2317.
TOTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS, 4156 Tolowa Street, San Diego, CA 92117. (619) 270-0111.
USA MEDIA, 7810 Malcolm Road, Clinton, MD 20735. (301) 868-5494.
VIRTUSONICS, 125 Duke Ellington Boulevard, New York, NY 10025. Voice: (212) 316-6945; BBS: (212) 865-2596.
WEEKLY READER/OPTIMUM RESOURCE INC., 10 Station Place, Norfolk, CT 06058. (203) 542-5553.
WHITE LION SOFTWARE, P0. Box 357, Ridge; NY 11961. (516) 472-6657.
XLENT SOFTWARE, P0. Box 5228, Springfield, VA 22150. (703) 644-8881.
–BY GREGG PEARLMAN